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C414646 Board Level Induction Events

NHS ENGLAND

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10 Feb 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process facilitated by NHS England involves the delivery of Board Level Induction Events, which has been awarded to Caroline Stearman Ltd. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, identified by CPV code 80000000. The location specified for this contract is in the United Kingdom, specifically around the SE1 8UG area in London. The procurement was executed through a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 9th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The award status is active as of 9th February 2026, with a contract value of £10,400 GBP.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in education and training services to expand their portfolios by engaging with NHS England. Businesses that focus on leadership development and support for executive roles would find this contract particularly beneficial, as the successful delivery of structured induction events could lead to further collaborations within the NHS system. By enhancing connections and developing leadership skills through professional networks, such enterprises can achieve substantial growth and establish a reputable presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

C414646 Board Level Induction Events

Notice Description

Board Level Induction Events - Awarded to Caroline Stearman Ltd, who will deliver structured "welcome days" to support new Chairs, Non-Executive Directors, and first-time Chief Executive Officers in developing leadership skills, understanding the NHS system, and building professional networks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd1c2c73-c632-4346-9df3-5638c430b5a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3feaeb10-48f2-4987-9470-5851fa15157b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAROLINE STEARMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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